Fred McGriff one of 15 newcomers to 2010 Hall of Fame ballot

Ex-Ray Fred McGriff is one of 15 newcomers on the 2010 Hall of Fame ballot, released today by the Baseball Writers Association of America.

McGriff, who played for the then-Devil Rays from 1998 to 2001, is tied with Lou Gehrig for 26th on the career home run with 493 and had a .284 average in 19 seasons. He led the AL in homers for Toronto in 1989 and the NL for San Diego in 1992.

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